CPSC Recall in 2007: Toys "R" Us Recalls Elite Operations Toys Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 08-057

Date: October 30, 2007

Product Name: Elite Operations Toys

Recall Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Toys "R" Us Inc., of Wayne, N.J., is voluntarily recalling about 16,000 Elite Operations Toys. Surface coatings on the toys contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.Name of Product: Elite Operations ToysUnits: About 16,000Importer/Retailer: Toys "R" Us Inc., of Wayne, N.J.Manufacturer: Toy World Group Ltd/Chun Tat Toys Factory Limited, of Guangdong, ChinaHazard: Surface coatings on the toys contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.Description: The recall involves four military-style Elite Operations toys, including Super Rigs (#1004), Command Patrol Center (#1020), Barracuda Helicopter (#1023), and 3 Pack 8-inch Figures (#1024). The product number is located on the toy's packaging.Sold at: Toys "R" Us stores nationwide and toysrus.com from July 2007 through October 2007 for between $10 and $30. No other Elite Operations brand military play sets are included in this recall.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should immediately take the toy away from children, and return them to any Toys "R" Us for a full refund or store credit.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Toys "R" Us at (800) 869-7787 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday, and between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Sunday, or visit the firm's website at www.toysrus.com. 

Hazard Description:

Surface coatings on the toys contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund

Units: About 16,000

Incidents:

None reported.

Sold At:

Toys "R" Us stores nationwide and toysrus.com from July 2007 through October 2007 for between $10 and $30. No other Elite Operations brand military play sets are included in this recall.

Manufactured In:

China

Custom Label:

Retailer:

Custom Field:

Toys "R" Us Inc., of Wayne, N.J.